There were some brand new vans and people transporters at the Chicago Auto Show that looked very similar to those... They seem to be gaining popuarity again. Had all my pictures not come out like this:

When you're sitting in traffic, no one cares about handling, appearance or windtunnel results. They want maximum room to move about and fit boredom-passing electronics. To many commuting families in Japan, where getting the kids off to school, wife and husband to work, and shopping the Minivan is their second home.